Meet Sensei Krystal Turner, a Karate Canada & Shito-ryu Canada Godan (5th-degree black belt) with over 30 years of passion and dedication to Shito-Ryu Karate. A former Team Nova Scotia athlete with National bronze and silver medals to her name, she brings elite-level experience to the Windsor Karate Club as an NCCP-certified Competition Development coach, Shidoin 2, and Assistant Coach for the Karate Nova Scotia Team. Krystal’s teaching philosophy goes far beyond the podium; she is deeply committed to sharing her lifelong love of the art to help students build practical martial skills, boost their overall fitness, and maintain healthy, lifelong mobility. Whether you are aiming to compete or simply want to move better and feel stronger, come train with Krystal and discover what you are truly capable of!

Meet Sensei Lorraine Lazier, a Sandan (3rd-degree black belt) and Shitoryu Karate Canada Ikkyu Shidoin whose diverse martial arts journey spans four decades. Highly active in the competitive and provincial karate community, she holds a Karate Canada Judge A Officiating licence in both Kata and Kumite and serves on the Karate Nova Scotia Board of Directors as a Director at Large, contributing to both the Officials and Staff Oversight Committees. Drawing from her career as a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Sensei Lorraine brings a unique understanding of the brain-body-mind connection to the dojo. Whether she is leading a class or training as a lifelong student, her boundless enthusiasm and holistic approach to active living will inspire you to unlock your full potential on and off the mats!

Meet Sensei David Perry, a Sandan (3rd-degree black belt) and Shidoin 2 certified instructor whose martial arts journey came full circle right here at the Windsor Karate Club. Beginning his training in 1992 under Sensei David Griffin, Sensei David brings over 30 years of rich, diverse experience spanning multiple styles, including Chito-Ryu, Renshikan, and Shito-Ryu. Having earned his Sandan designation in 2022 and his Shidoin 2 teaching credential in 2026, he combines deep technical knowledge with a strong commitment to student development. Behind the scenes, David serves as the Treasurer of the Windsor Karate Club, playing a key role in keeping our non-profit running smoothly. On the mats, Sensei David is a cornerstone of our youth program. His true passion lies in mentoring our youngest martial artists, guiding them as they develop new skills, build self-confidence, and discover the joy of personal progress in every class.

Meet Sensei Paul Cooper, a WSKF Yondan (4th-degree black belt) and Jun Shihan instructor level with nearly 40 years of dedicated martial arts practice. Beginning his karate journey in 1987 in Chito-Ryu under Sensei Jeff McLaughlin and Sensei Griffin, Sensei Paul has built a lifelong legacy of technical excellence on the mats. Over the decades, he has had the rare privilege of training under Sensei David Akutagawa and Master Mabuni. Today, he proudly continues his study under Kyoshi Tanzadeh. As the Technical Director for Shito-Ryu Nova Scotia, Sensei Paul brings an exceptional level of precision, martial traditionalism, and leadership to the Windsor Karate Club.

Meet Sensei Harikrishnan (Hari) Radhakrishnan, a WSKF Sandan (3rd-degree black belt) who has practised martial arts over three decades across multiple traditional disciplines. Beginning his karate journey in 1995 in Shorin-Ryu, Sensei Hari transitioned to Shito-Ryu in 2013 and proudly continues to train and teach under the guidance of Shihan A. Tanzadeh. Sensei Hari brings an extraordinary breadth of technical expertise to the Windsor Karate Club. He holds a Nidan in Shorin-Ryu, and a Shodan in Okinawan Kobudo (traditional weapons). He also earned his Shidoin II teaching credential through Shitoryu Karate Canada. Renowned for his deep, analytical understanding of katas, Sensei Hari helps students of all skill levels refine their technique and precision. Whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or polishing advanced forms, Sensei Hari will help you elevate your training to the next level.

Meet Sensei Maddie Hollet, a Shodan (1st-degree black belt) whose martial arts journey began right here at the Windsor Karate Club in 2008 when she was just six years old. Sensei Maddie has spent over a decade training on the mats, both at her home dojo in Windsor and at Hants Shore Dojo, developing her skills into a competitive art. A two-time Canadian Nationals athlete (2017 & 2018), Sensei Maddie has competed in many tournaments and has received over 100 medals at those tournaments as well as honours such as Kata Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Tournament. Beyond her own competition success, she is a pillar of support in the provincial martial arts community, regularly volunteering with Karate Nova Scotia. Sensei Maddie believes the greatest rewards of karate are the self-discipline, character, and lifelong memories created along the way. Fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a sensei, she brings immense energy, competitive expertise, and a passion for mentorship to every class, empowering youth students to achieve their goals on and off the mats.